Telmo Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Telmo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.799 N,2 59.681 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.396650
  • Longitude: -2.994683
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TELMO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 99.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.2.1916 CARGO DISCHARGED BETWEEN 21.2.1916 & 22.3.1916. (MD & HB). DEPTH 4FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 1.5.73 INS AS ST DRIES 4FT IN 532345N, 025938W. BR STD. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND ST DRIES 1.7MTRS IN 532347N, 025936W. NC 3490. 12.10.89 SHOWN ON M 1047/1 PU 59, BUT NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY 21/6 (LIES BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.14].
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-SAN FRANCISCO, EX-TURIA, EX-LANSDOWN TOWER. BUILT OF IRON IN 1882 BY WIGHAM RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 313NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR LIVERPOOL. BEACHED ON THE PLUCKINGTON BANK ABOUT 225YDS ABOUT SW HALF W (MAG) OF S PIERHEAD OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE DUKES DOCK AFTER COLLISION. LATER BROKE IN TWO. (SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TELMO wreck located?

The TELMO wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.799 N,2 59.681 W.

When did the TELMO sink?

The TELMO sank on Feb 19, 1916.

When was the wreck of the TELMO discovered?

The wreck of the TELMO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the TELMO belong to?

The TELMO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the TELMO carrying?

The TELMO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TELMO?

The TELMO had a tonnage of 2527 tons.

What type of wreck is the TELMO?

The TELMO is classified as a steam ship.

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